Removing scuff/paint

[gjm 3258]

We're not sure exactly when it happened, but some ^$#@&^&* rubbed their car against the rear bumper of ours. There's no obvious actual damage - no splits or even serious scrapes - but it has left a red streak across the blue bumper.

What's best for removing this? I was thinking something like T-Cut.

[DeadlyPixels 6]

I have had great success with isopropyl alcohol before when I accidently swiped part of the bumper on a painted wooden fence (I know, I know, but it was really tight spot) and the paint from that wiped right off. You can get it at a pharmacy and it is usually pretty cheap for a small bottle; like $6-7 or so. I mostly use it for cleaning thermal paste off CPUs but it is a great solvent because it is pure enough that it leaves no residue.

[KwS 2425]

ive had great success using a small dab of autosol on a rag. Will need to give the paint a real good buff and wax afterwards though, but i never lost any gloss or anything, just took the traded paint off.

[gjm 3258]

I'd not thought of Autosol...

So - two schools of thought. Solvent-based, or polish/abrasion.

Any thoughts on use of White Spirit or Kerosene? I'd have water on hand to immediately wash the affected area, and expect to polish afterwards.

[Mark 178]

Microfibre cloth and some wax and grease remover (paintbrush cleaner/kerosene will work too) will get most of it. Then use something like Meguiars ScratchX to get out the rest.

[Nobimmer 694]

I used nail polish remover that my gf had to get a two years of racing rub damage off. Worked well, just buff it after.

[andrewm 236]

Try clay first, send me a PM if you are happy to goto manukau and I'll put the buffer on it for you if you want, not sure where you are.

[gjm 3258]

Well, Kerosene didn't touch it.

Andrew - I'll drop you a line. Thanks.